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Crimson Finch

Neochmia phaeton(Hombron & Jacquinot, 1841)

Native
Order
PASSERIFORMES
Commonness
Very common
Best seen
Year-round

01 · Identification

How to tell it apart

The crimson finch is a species of bird in the family Estrildidae. It is found throughout Northern Australia as well as parts of southern New Guinea. Crimson finches feature a distinctively bright crimson coat and are known for their aggression.

Description · wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

02 · Where

Where to find it

Breeding range
South-central New Guinea and north Australia

03 · When

When to look

Months this species is recorded across its Australian range.

  1. Jan
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05 · Behaviour

Habits and haunts

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